(06/58) TRENTON - New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson today announced
the recipients of 10 recycling awards for their efforts to boost
recycling in the state during the past year. The awards were presented
at the 26th New Jersey Recycling Symposium and Awards Luncheon held
in Eatontown.

"Recycling conserves natural resources, reduces waste and
strengthens local economies," said Commissioner Jackson. "This
is our opportunity to thank the individuals, government agencies
and private businesses that are working to make New Jersey a leader
in recycling. We applaud the vision and leadership of the award
winners."

Twelve New Jersey students in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades also
received poetry awards as part of DEP's recycling poetry contest.
Every year, DEP co-sponsors the symposium with the Association of
New Jersey Recyclers.

The 2006 award recipients are listed below, along with link to
additional information and poetry contest winners.